Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Butylfuran |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Butylfuran |
JECFA number |
1490 |
CAS number |
4466-24-4 |
FEMA number |
4081 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
13.103 |
Molecular weight |
124.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Spicy aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
139° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.444-1.450 |
Specific gravity |
0.884-0.890 |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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